Stephen grew up in Bowral, New South Wales in Australia where he began riding at an early age before going on to compete successfully in Eventing at Young Rider level. Now based in the UK for over 20 years riding, competing and training, Stephen has produced many horses through the levels, up to 5* level, including horses that have gone on to be team horses at European and World Championships.
Stephen has enjoyed many successes at National and International level in the UK and Europe with top 20 placings at Chatsworth, Blenheim, Boekelo and Le Lion D'Angers to name a few. Stephen has a particular talent with producing young horses and introducing them to the sport in the early stages of their eventing careers.
As a PE teacher originally before turning to his career as an Event Rider, Stephen has a natural ability for teaching and is able to combine his passion with horses to successfully train many riders. He trains riders from the very basics through to top level and particularly enjoys coaching riders at events and offering mentoring support to help riders to achieve their goals whoever big or small!
Meet The Team
MEL WAYYARD MANAGERMel runs the yard on a day to day basis assisting with planning the horses programmes and competition schedules, organising event entries, managing staff and admin, prepping all the horses for competition and keeps us all on track at events! Mel has ridden since an early age and competes up to Intermediate/ 2* level and enjoys producing young horses. |
ALFIE WAYOFFICIAL TEAM MASCOTAlfie our son is our official team mascot! Always at the events cheering on the team! |
SARAH MARSHALLGROOMSarah started with us at the beginning of the year working part time and has now joined us full time for the season. Sarah has her own horse that she competes up to 2* level and we look forward to a fun season ahead! |